Defence Pet Hospital Karachi

Graphics content Warning ⚠️ A GSD dog was brought at our facility with the history of open wound on the scrotum (testis). Upon physical examining, it was discovered that the wound is heavily infested with maggots. Proper care and treatment was given to the dog and guidelines to the onwer for the management of wound. We wish for his speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 Here’s a brief info about , What are Maggots and how do they infest an animal? : Flies get attracted to open wounds and use them as substrate to lay their eggs. A particular type of fly, called screwworm flies has a special fondness to lay its eggs on fresh, untreated open wounds on any animal’s body and that is what can trigger maggot infestation. These wounds could be there on an animal’s body due to a fight they might have gotten into, itching, licking, accidental injuries etc. A wound of the size of a pinhole may be enough for a fly to get attracted and lay eggs on. These eggs, once laid on the wound site of an animal can hatch within a few hours into larvae or “maggots”, which start out very small just like a thin rice grain but then start feeding into the flesh and organs of any animal and then they (maggots) grow fat and up to an inch long. Alongside, they penetrate into the animal’s body and the wound increases in surface area and deepens in no time, resulting in more flies getting attracted to that side and laying even more eggs, thereby infesting it even further with maggots. Left untreated, maggot wounds are fatal as the animal may die due to the maggots tunnelling into their vital organs (depending on the site of the wound), blood loss or secondary infections. If you notice any kind of injury or wound on your pet, pls rush to the nearest veterinary facility before its too late. For appointments / home visits please call on the following numbers. Phone : 021-35240069 Cell. : 0348-6815989